Contact Details

Horizon,
28 Upper High Street,
Epsom,
Surrey KT17 4QJ,
United Kingdom

Telephone: 0300 330 2043

Email: maternal@sabp.nhs.uk

Opening Times

Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

Contact Names

Service Manager: Helen Milward

Service Description

AFLoaT is a specialist service for women or birthing people who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties as a result of trauma or loss in the perinatal period. The service is currently available in North West Surrey, Guildford and Waverley and will have a phased roll out in East Surrey and South West Surrey in early 2023. Please call the team if you would like to discuss a referral outside of the current areas as they may still be able to offer support.

What we do:

  • Screen referrals and provide specialist advice and support

  • Assessment, advice and treatment

  • Pre-conception support e.g. preparing and planning for future pregnancies

  • Psychological interventions, including 1-2-1, groups and support for birth trauma, tokophobia and perinatal loss. Working with individuals, partners and families where appropriate

  • Offer group interventions and signposting for peer support

  • Provide information, coping strategies and signposting

Mental Health Crisis Support

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or emotional distress you can contact our Mental Health Crisis Helpline on 0800 915 4644. We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for mental health advice and support. More information at www.sabp.nhs.uk/help

People with speech or hearing difficulties can access the mental health crisis line by:

  • Dialling us through the BT Relay App or Textphone: 18001 0800 915 4644. More information at www.relayuk.bt.com
  • Sending an SMS text to 07717 989 024 (Please note this service is only available to adults aged 18 years and over).

Areas Covered

  • Guildford
  • Waverley
  • Woking

Referral Process

We accept referrals from health and social care professionals, including GPs, obstetricians, midwives, health visitors. This service is not open to self referrals.

For more information about referrals please see our Perinatal and AFLoaT Referral Guidance

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